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Bakuchiol is a plant-based ingredient that's picked up plenty of attention in the skincare world, and here's why - it works on your skin in a very similar way to retinol and activates lots of the same positive reactions that retinol does, except that it skips the conversion step that makes retinol so harsh and irritating for most users. Bakuchiol can smooth out wrinkles and fade the dark marks just like retinol, only without the stinging, redness and peeling that makes retinol a pain to put up with if your skin is on the sensitive side. Maybe you've tried retinol...

It's that itch that comes back hours after you wash your hair. It's flakes that fall on your shoulders, no matter which shampoo you try. It's hair that looks flat and feels weighed down right after you've just cleaned it. A lot of us run into these problems and just start testing different products until we find the magic formula. It's buildup. All your styling products, hard water minerals and your own natural oils start to build up into a thick layer on your scalp, and they coat each strand of hair you have. When this happens, the usual response...

Breakouts are frustrating enough on their own. But it gets even worse after you've spent way too much money on products that promised to fix your skin and barely delivered any results. Most acne treatments at the store are full of harsh chemicals that'll either dry out your entire face or just cause a new round of irritation. Natural alternatives work in many cases - finding reliable information about what actually works is the hard part. Moringa powder is one of the few natural skincare ingredients with scientific research to back it up. The powder comes from dried moringa tree...

Double cleansing has been a big part of Japanese and Korean beauty routines for decades now, and it's finally started to gain traction in Western countries too. A lot of skincare users are still skeptical about whether this extra step actually gives you better skin or if it's just another trend that came out of the K-beauty movement. End-of-day exhaustion feels even worse when you look in the mirror and see a face covered in sunscreen residue, foundation and whatever grime you picked up during your commute. A quick rinse with water won't get rid of everything that's been sitting...